gregintenn

I believe the 57 restriction is pretty much pulling a backhoe behind a dump truck.

They just said "Get a class A CDL with an N endorsement. 57 restriction permitted."            

Yeah. I work for TDOT. They told us they wanted a better qualified workforce, so everyone in the engineering dept. has to get a CDL, and everyone in the maintenance dept. has to get a GED. :shrug: I suppose it might be in case of a severe emergency, I could help out with maintenance issues. I really don't know.

Thanks.

Here's the thing, TDR.   I've never driven a truck. I do not have access to a truck. I'm not sure how they expect me to learn to drive one.   They just said "Get a class A CDL with an N endorsement. 57 restriction permitted."

What does the physical involve? I'm not a fan of doctors. On the odd occasion I need to go, I usually go to my friend's wife. I'm not comfortable with her checking a prostate, hernia, etc. You know what I mean?

When we were teenagers, I remember a guy throwing up in a buddy's truck......right down the defrost vent in the dash!!! :puke: There just ain't no cleaning that up.   My rule is to "Leave it like you found it".

:rofl: I work in an engineering office. We don't even have drivers.   Oh yeah, this is for a dump truck/trailer/tanker. I guess I'm gonna be volunteered for snow plow duty this winter?

Not wise, no matter what the offer, and no matter who made the offer.

I'm told that I need to get a CDL for work. I do not know why, but whatever. I know there is a written test, a safety check test, and a driving test. I am also aware that I need a "health card".   What all is involved in getting the health card? Is there any other possible stumbling blocks I should be aware of?   I've worked at the same place for more than 20 years, and have never seen the inside of a big truck cab. :shrug:

I don't know if you're ever in Lafayette, but this guy has the best price I've seen. $310-$20=$290 If I read his ad correctly.

Never had a dehumidifier, and never had any problem with my reloading supplies.

I just can't remember......neither can I remember where my instructions and box are. It did seem like a fairly stiff load, but it was scary accurate.

I have plenty I've picked up along the way at decent prices. I just can't fathom the current prices. They don't appear any more labor intensive to produce than say an AR or AK magazine, which sell for a fraction of the cost.

Can anyone tell me why they are $50 a piece??!!!?? :stunned:   And why no one can make a reliable aftermarket mag for them?

I use pyrodex.   Been a while, but to the best of my recollection, the load called for in my instructions was level with the top of the cylinder. Mine is a steel frame however, so take it for what it is worth.

They ain't making any more, and therefore, you shouldn't expect them to get cheaper.

Why it should make a fine deer rifle. What exactly are you asking?

Once normal prices and inventories return, you'll find a pretty good savings in reloading 223 over buying it. What else you'll find is you end up with a higher quality ammunition if you do it right.   You won't recognize a lot of savings on your first run, but the real savings is when you reload the brass you've picked up for free. 8-12 cents a bullet, 4 cents a primer, and  10 cents a powder charge. I doubt you'll see 223 for 26 cents a round again. If you do, it'll be the Russian, steel cased junk.

Nice rifle!   A Garand is one of the few rifles I've wanted, but not yet owned. I've never even fired one.

I disagree. It seems they find me rather tasty.

Some things are well worth paying a professional to do. This sounds like one of those things.

From your description, I would laod and shoot it without fear.   You should use a finer powder than used in a rifle.                                       http://www.pietta.us/pdf/Manuale_Avancarica_ENG.pdf Here's the instructions.   I have one, and it's very accurate.

Do you get good feeding and ejection at 25-25.5 grains of powder with the 55 grain bullets?   Your OAL should be correct. Are you full length resizing the cases?   To reach the same pressure levels, you'll need a lower powder charge with the heavier bullet, and a higher charge with the lighter bullets. I'm no AR expert, but I have found that in general, semi autos work best at a certain pressure level, and that is usually found at the upper end of the load data.

....really, really, really hate them. :wall: That is all I have to say about that.